Over the past 24 hours, several notable events have unfolded in the world of basketball:
WNBA Highlights:
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Minnesota Lynx vs. New York Liberty: On July 11, 2026, the Minnesota Lynx secured a 90-85 victory over the New York Liberty. Kayla McBride led the Lynx with 25 points, including 14 in the fourth quarter, while Olivia Miles contributed 23 points in her return from injury. Natasha Howard added 16 points. For the Liberty, Sabrina Ionescu scored 25 points, and Breanna Stewart added 17 points. (cbsnews.com)
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Golden State Valkyries’ Franchise Record: The Golden State Valkyries achieved a franchise-record seventh consecutive win by defeating the Connecticut Sun 79-64 on July 10, 2026. Veronica Burton scored 17 points, and Janelle Salaun added 16 points with four three-pointers off the bench. (cbsnews.com)
NBA Summer League Performances:
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Caleb Wilson’s Debut: In his Summer League debut on July 10, 2026, Chicago Bulls forward Caleb Wilson scored 35 points, grabbed five rebounds, blocked three shots, and recorded two steals in 33 minutes. He hit seven three-pointers, including back-to-back triples in the final seconds to keep Chicago competitive. (rotoballer.com)
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Baba Miller’s Contract: Los Angeles Clippers forward Baba Miller signed a four-year, $9.61 million deal, including two guaranteed seasons. Miller, the 36th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, averaged 13.0 points, 10.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.2 blocks in 31.9 minutes at Cincinnati. (rotoballer.com)
NBA Transactions:
- Timberwolves’ Trade: The Minnesota Timberwolves completed a four-team trade, sending forward Naz Reid, a 2033 first-round pick, three second-round picks, and three future first-round pick swaps to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for guards LaMelo Ball and Josh Green from the Charlotte Hornets. (ca.sports.yahoo.com)
EuroLeague News:
- Mike James Joins Anadolu Efes: EuroLeague’s all-time leading scorer, Mike James, signed a 1+1 contract with Anadolu Efes after departing Monaco. James averaged 16.5 points and 6.4 assists per game with Monaco last season. (basketballsphere.com)
These developments highlight the dynamic nature of basketball across various leagues and levels.
